Parliament Square Coffee to open new flagship site on Cook Street

Parliament Square Coffee has officially opened the doors to its new flagship site on Cook Street.

The impressive 3,500 sq ft venue, located just behind The Ivy, will welcome its first customers on Friday 27th March, bringing together exceptional coffee, a British-inspired brunch menu and a new in-house bakery offering under one roof.

Parliament Square Coffee first launched on Parliament Street in June 2023 and quickly built a loyal community of coffee lovers across the North West. The brand expanded again in 2024 with a second site on Clarence Street, which also became home to the Parliament Square Academy, an educational facility for aspiring baristas.

The new Cook Street location represents the brand’s largest and most ambitious site to date, showcasing Parliament Square Coffee’s renowned speciality coffee as the House of Coffee, supplied by national partner Ozone Coffee, alongside its much-loved British-inspired brunch menu made with premium British ingredients and the best local produce.

A major new addition to the brand is the launch of an in-house bakery, led by renowned city baker Jess Garland, formerly of Bakesale, who joins the team as Head Baker. The development marks an important milestone for Parliament Square Coffee as it brings its baked goods production fully in-house for the first time.

Jess will oversee a daily selection of freshly baked cakes, pastries and seasonal sandwiches, which will be available not only at the new Cook Street flagship but across all three Parliament Square Coffee locations in Liverpool.

The Cook Street site will also feature a dedicated takeaway coffee bar, designed for the busy business district crowd looking to grab speciality coffee alongside fresh bakes and sandwiches on the go.

Alongside the existing brunch menu, the team, led by new recruit Jon Baldwin, Head of Operations, will introduce a selection of classic British sandwiches, served from midday onwards and designed to complement the brand’s growing food offering.

Guests will also be able to enjoy a carefully curated drinks selection including British wines supplied by local merchant R&H and Camden Lager, further celebrating the brand’s focus on modern British produce.

Jon joins Parliament Square Coffee with 20 years’ experience in hospitality including Bold Street Coffee’s earliest days to more recently, Buyers Club and R&H Fine Wines.

Designed with Liverpool’s professional community in mind, the new flagship will also include a serviced meeting room for up to 12 guests, providing a convenient space for corporate meetings and private bookings. Reservations for the meeting room will open in April.

As with the brand’s other locations, the Cook Street site will operate on a walk-in only basis, maintaining the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that has become synonymous with Parliament Square Coffee.

Opening hours for the new flagship are 7am-7pm Monday to Friday, and 8am-7pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Hayley Commerford, Director of Parliament Square Coffee, said:

“Opening our Cook Street flagship is a huge moment for us. This space brings together everything we’ve been working towards – exceptional coffee, great food and now our own in-house bakery led by Jess.

“Being able to bake our own cakes, pastries and sandwiches really feels like the final piece of the puzzle. It means we can ensure everything we serve is of the same quality and care that people expect from our coffee.”

Christopher Commerford, Director of Parliament Square Coffee, added:

“Liverpool has supported us from the very beginning, so opening our flagship in the city’s business district feels incredibly special. We’re proud to be bringing something unique to Cook Street and look forward to welcoming both familiar faces and new customers.”

Jon Baldwin, Head of Operations, said:

“I’m delighted to have joined Parliament Square Coffee at such an important moment for the brand. What Chris and Hayley have built in a relatively short space of time is impressive, and there’s a real passion for quality, hospitality and community at the heart of it.

“My focus is on supporting the team as we continue to grow, ensuring we maintain the standards people already love while building the foundations for the next phase of the brand’s development. The Cook Street flagship is a brilliant representation of where Parliament Square Coffee is heading, and I’m proud to be part of that journey.”

With its third site now open, Parliament Square Coffee continues to strengthen its presence in Liverpool while laying the foundations for future growth.